THE AUDIT CHALLENGE WORKSHOP: MINIMIZING THE DEFICIENCIES, MAXIMIZING THE BENEFITS PRESENTED BY MICHELE HUNTOON, CPA, AND LEWIS WILEY, JR. BOUT THE WORKSHOP WORKSHOP CONTENT A An unprecedented year is creating much confusion and uncertainty for the The audit workshop will assist with future. As we enter into these uncertain times, the Audit Regulations will preparation and management of definitely be included in the change of the landscape. As we have seen in information throughout the audit past years, statutory regulations often drive the inclusion of programs in the process by: Audit Regulations; this year is definitely no different. In fact, funding for school agencies has decreased significantly. However, this does not preclude Preparing for the audit programs from being added to the Regulations, particularly since much has Responding to audit findings changed with the most recent Budget revisions. The number of audit findings included in the annual audit reports submitted to state agencies does not go unnoticed. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Despite the decrease in funding, districts will still need to contend with compliance guidelines for ongoing state and federal programs. The This workshop will be most oversight by county offices (AB 2756, Chapter 52/2004) will increase beneficial for anyone involved in during our fiscal crisis and continue during the next couple of years, based the audit process, including, but on the fiscal pressures. not ...